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          Fantasy basketball trade index: Should you trade for Evan Mobley or any other quick-starting rookies?

          Evan Mobley is making an immediate impact for the Cavaliers and fantasy managers. David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterOct 26, 2021, 05:34 PM
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          Fantasy managers sure love their rookies, regardless of what fantasy sport it is, for they are blossoming with endless hope until the first struggles come. They have yet to fail at the highest level. It does not take long for investors to panic, of course, but one week into the current fantasy basketball season it is pretty clear which first-year player looks like a dominant statistical option.